Harry Redknapp sweats over possible disciplinary action from UEFA

Friday 16 December 2011 07:16 BST

Victory in vain: Harry Redknapp saw his side beat Shamrock Rovers but Spurs still crashed out of the Europa League

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is likely to find out this afternoon if he is to face disciplinary action from UEFA over the clenched-fist gesture he appeared to aim towards Shamrock Rovers fans who verbally abused him during last night's Europa League game in Dublin.

Redknapp had been barracked almost constantly throughout the match by a section of the home fans and seemed to react angrily midway through the second half with the apparent gesture.

UEFA confirmed this morning that they will wait to see if the incident is mentioned in two reports - carried out by the referee and UEFA delegate - before deciding whether Redknapp will face any charge of improper conduct.

"We have not received the delegate's report and the referee's report yet. We will have a look at those to see if it is mentioned in there. They have to be submitted within 48 hours of the game, but they should be here this afternoon," a UEFA spokesman said.

If UEFA deem Redknapp was guilty of making an offensive gesture, he will be charged with improper conduct, and could face either a warning, a fine, or a touchline suspension.

The Spurs boss, who saw his team exit the competition despite a 4-0 win at Tallaght Stadium, played down the incident last night, saying in his post-match press conference: "Did I make an 'obscene' gesture? No, I didn't make... No."